Are mosquitoes a problem at Turkish Mediterranean resorts, and should I pack repellent?

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TL;DR

Mosquitoes are usually limited at Turkish Mediterranean resorts, but they can be noticeable in lush, humid hotels in the evening, including on balconies and occasionally in rooms. Pack a small repellent spray and a plug-in vaporizer.

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In Tekirova in early August, travelers reported only occasional bites: mosquitoes were scarce during the day, but a few appeared in the room and on the balcony in the evening. A plug-in vaporizer was used overnight.

Tekirova; plug-in vaporizer

The chance of mosquitoes is higher at beachfront hotels with dense greenery, particularly on humid evenings. For this type of stay, one small mosquito spray and a plug-in vaporizer should be enough and take up little luggage space.

Lush beachfront hotel; repellent spray and plug-in vaporizer

For evening time outdoors on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, bring repellent as a precaution: mosquito levels can differ between resorts and even between individual hotels.

Turkey’s Mediterranean coast; mosquito repellent